Wills Point High School

James Boxley, Athletic Director

James Boxley serves as the Athletic Director and Head Football Coach at Wills Point ISD, a role he assumed in February 2023. He joined Tiger Athletics in the fall of 2022 as Head Baseball Coach after concluding a highly successful 28‑year coaching career in Texas high school football and baseball, which included a 2012 3A Division I State Football Championship at Stephenville High School .

With 29 years of coaching experience, Coach Boxley also brings collegiate athletic experience as a former baseball player at the University of Southern Mississippi. His deep ties to Wills Point, both professionally and personally, have helped him revitalize the program with a focus on academic excellence, strong community partnerships, and character-driven student-athlete development.

“Together, we will continue to strive for excellence, making our community, stakeholders, and students Wills Point Proud!” James Boxley, Athletic Director

 james.boxley@wpisd.com

Crystal Stephens - Athletic Secretary

crystal.stephens@wpisd.com

Phone: 903-873-3654

Jeff Lester, Assistant Athletic Director

Jeff Lester serves as the Assistant Athletic Director, Girls Coordinator, and Track & Field Coordinator for Wills Point ISD. A graduate of Abilene Christian University, Jeff earned his degree in Biology while competing as a member of ACU’s Track and Field team.

With 24 years of coaching experience, Jeff has dedicated his career to developing student-athletes both on and off the field, with a strong focus on leadership, character, and academic success. He and his wife, Bobbie Lester, who serves as Head Cross Country Coach and Assistant Track Coach, share a deep passion for athletics and family—they are proud parents to nine children.

Jeff continues to build competitive programs while fostering a culture of teamwork and excellence for girls’ athletics at Wills Point ISD.

"Girls athletics is more than competition—it's confidence, leadership, resilience, and teamwork. When we invest in young women through sports, we’re not just building athletes—we're building future leaders."

Email: Jeff.Lester@wpisd.com